CoreBlog

CoreBlog is an innovative, lightweight blog engine that empowers users to create and manage blogs effortlessly without the need for a traditional database. All it takes is an Amazon S3 bucket to get started!

Key Features:

• Multiple Themes: Switch between dark and light modes with ease, and choose from a selection of stylish themes to customize your blog’s appearance.
• Multilingual Support: Create content in various languages including English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Ukrainian, and Russian, making it accessible to a broader audience.
• SEO Friendly: Designed with SEO best practices in mind, your blog can attract more visitors and improve its search engine visibility.
• Low Resource Requirements: With a minimal RAM usage of just 100 MiB, CoreBlog runs efficiently even on modest servers.
• No Database Needed: Simplify your setup and maintenance processes by managing your blog using only S3 storage.
• Asset Embedding: Easily embed images and other assets directly in your posts, enhancing your blog's content.
• Docker Compatible: CoreBlog can be easily deployed using Docker, streamlining your development and production workflows.
• Mobile-Friendly: Enjoy a responsive design that looks great on all devices, ensuring readers have a smooth experience.

Installation and Configuration: To configure CoreBlog, simply create a coreblog.yaml file with your S3 settings:

s3:
  endpoint: 'https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com'
  region: 'fsn1'
  bucketName: 'my-blog'  # Required, should be private
  assetBucketName: 'my-blog-assets'  # Optional, must be publicly accessible
  accessKey: 'HDY...'
  secretKey: 'r78...'
syncPeriodMinutes: 60  # Every hour blog metadata is synchronized
postContentCacheTtlMinutes: 60  # Post content cached in memory

Launch your Docker container with:

docker run -p 5000:5000 -v /my/coreblog.yaml:/coreblog/coreblog.yaml devmojo/coreblog

For more advanced configurations, environment variables can be utilized.

S3 Bucket Layout: To understand how to organize your files effectively in S3, here’s the recommended layout:

blog.json
posts/
    post-1.json
    post-1.md
    post-2.json
    post-2.md

Customization Options: You can specify supported themes like material, standard, or humanistic, and a variety of fonts including Roboto and sans-serif. If you want to appeal to a global audience, utilize the multiple language options available.

To start your blogging journey, visit the CoreBlog Demo and see how easy it is to create a fantastic blog experience!